Kenya’s President Fires Cabinet in Response to Widespread Protests
Kenyan President William Ruto dismissed nearly his entire cabinet on Thursday following weeks of widespread anti-government protests. The dismissals affect all ministers, including the attorney-general, but exclude Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Minister Musalia Mudavadi as well as Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Ruto stated that this decision came after reflecting on public opinion and evaluating […]
Mali’s Ruling Junta Lifts Ban on Political Party Activities
Mali’s ruling junta has lifted its ban on political activities, which had been in place since April and had been implemented to curtail political parties’ protests against an unpopular decision it took. The junta, which came to power in 2020, had set a March 2024 deadline for a return to civilian governance. It had then […]
Nigerian Lawmakers Call for Probe of Samoa Agreement
The Nigerian parliament has called for an investigation into the Samoa Agreement, a pact the Nigerian government signed with the European Union, following concerns that some clauses could promote same-sex relationships. The government has since denied these claims and promised action against news organizations propagating them. Despite the denials, majority of the lawmakers voted for […]
South Sudan Peace Talks Hit Brick Wall Over New Security Law
South Sudan peace talks face collapse as opposition groups demand the removal of a newly passed security bill allowing detention without an arrest warrant. The bill, which was passed by parliament just last week, awaits President Salva Kiir’s approval within the next 30 days to become law. The objection came during meetings, hosted by Kenya, […]
Presidents of Guinea-Bissau and China Agree to Improve Bilateral Relations
Guinea-Bissau and China have elevated their bilateral relations to a strategic partnership, following a meeting between President Umaro Sissoco Embalo and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, on July 10. Embalo is on a five-day state visit to the East Asian country which is scheduled to end on July 13. During their meeting, President Xi emphasized […]
Ugandan Court Imprisons TikToker for Insulting President and First Family
A Ugandan court has sentenced Edward Awebwa, a 24-year-old TikToker, to six years in prison for insulting President Yoweri Museveni, First Lady Janet Museveni, and their son Muhoozi Kainerugaba in a TikTok video. Awebwa had pleaded guilty to the charges brought against him, including hate speech and spreading “misleading and malicious” information. He had claimed […]
Burkina Faso On Track to Criminalize Homosexuality with Adoption of Draft Law
Burkina Faso’s military junta has adopted a draft law which puts it on track to become the latest African country to criminalize homosexuality. Previously, the West African country was one of the few African nations that allowed same-sex relations, while many other countries on the continent impose severe penalties for homosexuality. Interim Justice Minister Edasso […]
Nigeria Produced 1.27 Million Barrels of Crude Oil Daily in June
Nigeria’s crude oil production in June 2024 rose to an average of 1.276 million barrels per day (bpd), up by 25,000 barrels daily from May’s 1.251 million bpd. This figure comes from OPEC’s monthly oil market report for June. While OPEC’s report is the official figure, secondary sources claim the country’s crude oil production dropped […]
Ethiopia Earned Record Revenues from Coffee Exports in 2023/24
Ethiopia earned a record $1.43 billion from coffee exports in the 2023/24 fiscal year, according to the Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority (ECTA). The country exported 298,500 tons of coffee, a 20% increase from the previous year’s 240,000 tons. According to the report, that 240,000 tons had generated $1.3 billion. In June alone, 46,000 ton […]
African Mines to Supply 9% of Rare Earth Metals by 2029
African mines in Tanzania, Angola, Malawi, and South Africa are projected to supply nearly 10% of the world’s rare earth elements by 2029, up from zero today. This significant increase will introduce new players into a market currently dominated by China, which mines 70% of the world’s rare earth elements and refines almost all of […]
